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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA REPORT
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
9A
PAUL SNOOK, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
DEVELOP AND ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IN ORDER TO
RETAIN A CONSULTANT TO AMEND C-3 ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS
AND DEVELOP DOWNTOWN ILLUSTRATED DESIGN GUIDELINES
Introduction
The Economic Development Authority is asked to direct staff to develop and
issue Request for Proposals to retain a consultant to:
1.) Prepare amendments to the C-3 Zone design standards in Prior lake
City Code Section 1102.1100 in accordance with staff's suggested
changes, and
2.) Develop downtown illustrated design guidelines.
At their July 20,2006 meeting, the Economic Development Advisory
Committee unanimously moved to recommend that a qualified consultant be
retained to assist in amending the C-3 Zone design standards, and develop
downtown illustrated design guidelines. The consultant would be selected
through issuing a Request for Proposals.
The reason for this recommendation is that the existing C-3 design standards
are too ambiguous (see attached City Code excerpt with areas requiring
clarification) with regard to traditional downtown building design, and amending
the standards and developing an illustrated design guidelines will strengthen
the overall building design standards for downtown, and provide the clarity
needed in order for property owners, developers and city staff to proceed with
downtown development and redevelopment in a quality and efficient manner in
terms of design and customer service. This is important in light of the
heightened interest in downtown development and redevelopment.
Historv
In 2000, the City developed the Downtown Development Guide, created by
Hoisington Koegler Group, which focuses on land use, street layout,
streetscape, and architectural theme. The Development Guide resulted in and
amended zoning ordinance for the C-3 District (Downtown). However, it is
lacking in the specific details of building design guidelines that are necessary
in order to provide a very clear direction as to what is desired and required for
the design of buildings in the downtown area.
The City recently completed a Fa~ade Improvement Program to improve the
downtown building stock. The facade program was created to fulfill the goals
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and plans of the City of Prior lake's 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan,
specifically the Downtown Redevelopment vision element.
The purpose of the program was to help revitalize, renovate building exteriors,
and increase investment in the downtown area. The City invested $277,086,
while a dozen downtown businesses cumulatively invested $2,120,235. The
total investment in the downtown fa~ade program was $2,397,321. This
program was a good example of public investment leveraging significant
private investment. Downtown has been improved considerably by this
program.
Current Circumstances
An example of the inadequacy of the current C-3 design standards and lack of
illustrated design guidelines can be found in the Premiere Dance Academy
redevelopment project. Because of the vagueness of certain areas of the
design standards, the design review process took much more time than it
should have, resulting in inefficiency and a building design that is not optimal
for a traditional downtown setting. In interpreting how this project fit the design
standards, City staff suggested design elements (such as a flat roof) that were
optimal according to the standards, but the developer correctly pointed out that
the optimal design elements are not required.
Downtown redevelopment is becoming more of a focus with the City pursuing
the Downtown Revitalization element of the 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan,
and developers becoming interested in redevelopment opportunities. With this
heightened activity, the City needs to have clearer design standards and
illustrated design guidelines in place in order to minimize the inefficiencies and
lack of clarity as to the City's direction and policy for downtown building design.
There are many cities across the country that have adopted illustrated design
guidelines for their respective downtowns. Some of these guides are oriented
toward historic preservation in which the communities have a large inventory of
historic commercial buildings and use the guidelines to assist property owners
in restoration. A good example of this type of guidelines is that of Red Wing,
MN. Other communities have design guidelines that address both historic
preservation and new development, guiding the new development in a manner
that is compatible with existing and renovated historic properties.
In order to provide good examples of illustrated design guidelines, staff has
acquired design guideline examples from a number of communities including
Wayzata, MN; Hopkins, MN; Shakopee, MN; Aiken, South Carolina and others
(Wayzata's guidelines are included with this agenda report).
Conclusion
The 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan calls for a thriving downtown, and for the
downtown to be a unique community focal point and attraction that contributes
to the City's identity and offers opportunities for recreation, employment,
housing, shopping and dining. A few of the goals under this element include
encouraging redevelopment, and construction of mixed use buildings. In order
to achieve these goals it is essential to have clear downtown design standards
and illustrated design guidelines.
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Current C-3 design standards are ambiguous and there needs to be more
focused illustrated design guidelines. Amending C-3 design standards and
adopting illustrated design guidelines will contribute to the quality revitalization
of downtown.
ISSUES:
Some property owners and developers may object to more focused, detailed
design guidelines in that they are of the opinion that traditional downtown
design makes development more expensive. Typically these objections come
from developers that are use to doing development such as convenience
shopping centers and power centers that do not require a great deal of
architectural enhancements and qualities such as flat roofs, cornices,
parapets, pediments, a large percentage of glass as part of the storefront, and
quality building materials such as brick and stone, etc. This should not be an
issue since the design nature of a downtown is expected to be different than
that of a convenience or power retail center format.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The cost of amending the C-3 design standards arid developing the illustrated
design guidelines would be determined in the Request for Proposal process.
Funds could be available from the professional services portion of the
economic development budget in an estimated cost of $10,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the resolution
2. Deny the resolution.
3. Defer for a specific reason
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative 1.
ATTACHMENTS I
EXHIBITS:
[] Exhibit A - Notes on Prior lake's existing C-3 Design Standards.
[] Exhibit B - Wayzata, Minnesota Design Standards
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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
PRIOR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION EDA 106 - XX
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO AMEND C-3 ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS
AND DEVELOP DOWNTOWN ILLUSTRATED DESIGN GUIDELINES
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake, adopted Resolution No. 05-103, A Resolution
adopting the 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan, which calls for a thriving downtown,
and for the downtown to be a unique community focal point; and
WHEREAS, in June, 2000 the City produced the Downtown Development Guide
to direct development and redevelopment in the downtown area, resulting in
Ordinance No. 01-16, An Ordinance amending the C-3 Specialty Business
District (Downtown) Design Standards; and
WHEREAS, the City completed a Fa9ade Improvement Program to improve the
revitalize and renovate building exteriors and increase investment in the
downtown area; and
WHEREAS, as part of the redevelopment of the Downtown area, the City and its
EDA anticipates development of new commercial and mixed use buildings, and
redevelopment of existing buildings; and
WHEREAS, the existing C-3 Design Standards are ambiguous; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve a high quality building fa9ade design in
downtown development it is necessary to amend the C-3 Design Standards and
develop and adopt detailed illustrated building design guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the EDA may advance funding from the Economic Development
Fund Balance for retaining consultant services to assist in amending the C-3
Design Standards and develop detailed illustrated building design guidelines.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as follows:
Section 1. That the EDA hereby adopts each and every recitation in the preamble
of this Resolution as its findings.
Section 2. That the Executive Director of the Prior Lake EDA is hereby
authorized to prepare request for proposals and solicit the same through the
placement of a public notice to retain consultant services to assist in amending
the C-3 Design Standards and develop detailed illustrated building design
guidelines; and
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF September, 2006.
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NO
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Frank Boyles, Executive Director
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The standards shall apply only to the building or site elements being
developed or altered. That is, changes to a building shall comply with
those standards that pertain to buildings, while changes to a parking area
shall comply with standards for parking areas, but not for buildings. The
Planning Director will make the initial determination as to which standards
are applicable.
There are many ways to achieve the same design objective. The City
may permit alternative approaches that, in its determination, meet the
objective(s) of the design standard(s) equally well.
1102.1107 DesiQn Review in the C-3 Specialtv Business District
(1) Application for Design Review. An application for Design Review shall
be on a form provided by the City, and shall include the following
information, in addition to any information required for site plan review
under subsection 1108.903.
~ Elevations. Complete exterior elevations of all proposed
buildings and existing buildings if they are joined to new
development. Elevations should be drawn at an appropriate
scale (usually ~"= 1) and should show (a) all signs to be
mounted on the building(s) or erected on the site; (b)
designations of materials and colors to be used on all exterior
facades.
~ Materials Sam ole. Material samples shall be presented,
including color and material type for walls and roof.
~ Color Samoles. Samples of all principal and secondary colors to
be used.
~ Context. Photographs of surrounding buildings on the same
block or street, to address issues of context.
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standards shall supplement the standards and process outlined in Section
1108.900, Site Plan Review. After receipt of a complete application, the
Planning Department will refer the application to City Departments and to
other parties having jurisdiction. The Planning Department will then
review the proposed development for compliance with the guidelines in
this subsection and other applicable ordinances. Within 60 days of receipt
of a complete application, the Planning Staff will take action to approve or
deny the application. If a site plan review is needed, the two processes
will be conducted concurrently.
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(\ I/I-~ . /(12) ~igns. Within the C-3 District, maximum sign area per property shall not
)7. ~ceed 1 square foot of sign area per linear foot of street fa~ade at the
front yard. One sign is allowed for each usable public entry to a building.
Wall signs and projecting signs are permitted. Free-standing signs are
permitted only in an existing front yard.
~ Proiectino Sions: Projecting signs shall not exceed 8 square feet
in area and may project no more than 4 feet from the building
face. Signs must maintain a minimum clearance of 9 feet above a
sidewalk and 15 feet above driveways or alleys. No projecting sign
shall be located within 25 feet of another projecting sign.
~ Sian Desian Guidelines: Signs should be architecturally
compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors and
details of the building and with other signs or nearby buildings.
Signs should be positioned so they are an integral design feature
of the building, and to complement and enhance the building's
architectural features. Signs should not obscure or destroy
architectural details suet) as stone arches, glass transom panels,
or decorative brickwork.
~ Sian Colors: Sign colors shall be compatible with the building
fa~ade to which the sign is attached. no more than three colors
should be used per sign, unless part of an iIIusjration. A
combination of soft/neutral shades and dark/rich shades within the
palette of the building colors shall be used.
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~ Materials: Sign materials shall be compatible with the original
construction materials and architectural style of the building
fayade on which they are to be displayed. Natural materials such
as wood, stone and metal are preferred but other materials that
are equally durable and replicate the appearance of natural
materials are acceptable.
~ Illumination: External illumination of signs is permitted by
incandescent, metal halide or fluorescent light that emits a
continuous white light. Light shall not shine directly onto the
ground or adjacent buildings. Neon signs are permitted in
windows. Intemally lit box signs and awnings are not permitted,
with the exception of theater marquees.
Parking.
~ location: If off-street parking is provided within the "C-3" District, it
shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building, not
between the building and the street. Parking may not occupy a
corner location.
~ Screeninq: Parking lots adjoining the sidewalk or a walkway shall
be separated from it by a landscaped yard at least 4 feet wide,
containing a decorative fence or wall between 2~ and 3 feet in
height. One canopy tree shall be provided for each 25 linear feet of
parking lot frontage on a public street or accessway.
~ Landscaoinq: The comers of parking lots and all other areas not
used for parking or vehicular circulation shall be landscaped with
turf grass, native grasses or toehr perennial flowering plants, vines,
shrubs and trees. Such spaces may include architectural features
such as benches, kiosks or bicycle parking.
The interior of parking lots containing 20 or more spaces shall
contain landscaped areas equal to at least 15% of the total parking
lot area, including a minimum of one deciduous shade tree per 10
parking spaces. lawns or landscaped areas within 10 feet of the
perimeter of the parking lot may be counted toward the required
landscaping.
Non-Conformities. The adoption of this ordinance is not intended to
create non-conforming uses within the C-3 Specialty Business District. All
land uses within the C-3 Specialty Business District existing as of the
effective date of this ordinance shall be allowed to continue in operation
and are allowed to remodel or upgrade their property pursuant to the
applicable provisions of this section. Such land uses may expand their
size, provided that the expansion occurs on the parcel of record occupied
by the use as of the effective date of this ordinance. Expansion on
properties acquired after the effective date of this ordinance is prohibited.
1102.1110 Modifications. Any person seeking to remodel an existing building in the
C-3 Specialty Business District may seek a modification of the Design
Standards contained in Section 1102.1106 when it can be demonstrated
that application of the Design Standards will result in undue hardship or
practical difficulties to the owner or developer of the affected property. An
application for such modifications shall accompany the building permit
application and shall state the rationale for each such request. The
rationale shall include an estimate of any financial costs resulting from full
compliance with the Design Standards. The request for modification of
the Design Standards shall be processed under the procedural
requirements for a conditional use as outlined in section 1108.206 of the
Zoning Code.
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Wayzata Design Staftdards
January 2004
Prepared by:
City of Wayzata
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Table of Contents
The Wayzata Design Standards are referred to as Exhibit A in City Code Chapter 801.09
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Section I.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Section 4.
Section 5.
Section 6.
Section 7.
Section 8.
Section 9.
Section 10.
Section II.
Section 12.
Section 13.
Section 14.
Section IS.
Section 16.
Section I 7.
Section 18.
Section 19.
Section 20.
Section 21.
Section 22.
Glossary
Introduction
Building Uses
Building Scale & Character
Building Recesses
Bllilding Width
Upper Story Setbacks
Roof Design
Screening of Rooftop Equipment
Facade Transparency
Ground Level Expression
Entries
Building Materials & Details
Color
Franchise Architecture
Walle ways
Landscaping
Parking Lot Landscaping
Surface Parleing
Parking Structures
Signs
Parking Lot & Building Lighting
Presentation Requirements
Acknowledgements
City Staff
Al Orsen, City Manager
Chris Slania, Planning Liaison
Projed Consultant
Scott Richards
Northwest Associated Consultants
City CO.Ddl
Barry Petit, Mayor
Robert Ambrose
Sue Bangert
Robyn Cook
Andrew Humphrey
Adopted
January, 1999
Amended September 2001
Amended September 2003
PI...iBg Commission
Jack Amdal
Russ Crowder
M. Graciela Gonzalez
Jim Gooley
K.ent Howe
Julie Ann Schmidt
K.en Willcox
Contributors to Previous Versions
Sarah Smith, City Planner, (former)
Zachary Bloch, Assistant Planner (former)
Christine Morrison, City Council (former)
Dick Himes, Planning Commissioner (former)
Bette Hammel, Task Force Member
BRW, Inc., Minneapolis
City ofWayzata
600 Rice Street
Wayzata, MN 55391-1799
Mayor:
Barty Petit
Council Members:
Robert Ambrose
Sue Bangert
Robyn Cook
Andrew Humphrey
City Manager:
Allan Orsen
~Design is a serious business in our town"
Wayzata is a small town of 4,113 people surrounded by intense suburban growth. As
it becomes more difficult to hold on to our small town roots, Wayzatans increasingly
resist change. Our citizens, often disappointed with the physical changes, have
demanded design controls. Although change cannot be stopped, how we change can be
guided. It is the mission of these Design Standards to communicate an architectural
imagery and an authenticity, that defines the appropriate character and scale for a small
Midwestern town such as ours.
We all know that buildings greatly impact our visual environment. They are not a
disposable commodity, but rather a long term commitment. This document is borne
from the fact that we often live with each new and remodeled building for generations,
and bad architecture can last as long as good architecture.
This document is the culmination of years of discussion by Wayzata's citizens,
commissioners, design boards, city councils, consultants and city staff. Literally,
hundreds of people have contributed. It is our expectation that developers will
enthusiastically embrace the spirit of these Standards. Furthermore, we are optimistic
that each developer will be inspired to contribute positively to Wayzata's future
architecture.
These Standards focus on architecture while master planning is left to our
Comprehensive Plan. The Design Standards include many photographs intended to
visually assist developers with our design vision and remove the mystery of what we
believe is aesthetically appropriate.
It is important to note that several key themes recur throughout the Standards: scale,
detail, craftsmanship, materials and color. Although residents frequently assert the
most crucial issue is scale, be assured that all these themes are important.
While we do not wish to impose a singular architectural style on our town, we want to
ensure that a certain realm of architecture is defined. We are confident this document
stilI allows sufficient latitude for creativity. Together, we will create a beautiful future
for Wayzata.
Mayor Barry Petit, 1999
1 Introduction
1.1 Parpose aDd Scope
The Design Standards set forth in sections 1.1 through 23.1 and referred to collectively
as the "Design Standards" or the "Standards" have been developed to shape the City's
physical form and to improve the quality, character and compatibility of new development.
The Standards have three primary functions:
. To guide applicants wishing to expand, renovate existing structures or construct New
Buildings or parking within the commercial districts of the City;
. To assist the City and the public in reviewing development proposals;
. To improve the City's public realm - its streets, sidewalks, walkways, and its
Streetscape and landscape treatments.
The Standards also address issues of scale and topography that are especially critical to
preserving and enhancing Wayzata's character.
1.2 City aDd District Character
As set forth in the 1999 Comprehensive Plan, one of the City's primary goals is
to "preserve and enhance Wayzata's small town character." Continuing reference is made
to the value of Wayzata's unique "small town" character, unlike the suburban qualities of
other communities.
The Standards seek to preserve the high quality "small town" environment while
accommodating the inevitability of change.
1.3 RegioDallsm
The Standards also seek to encourage buildings that are well crafted and well detailed, and
that express Wayzata's heritage and scale.
Location and topography are central to Wayzata's character. The location of the
dowDtown business district along the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka, combined with the
blnff that rises behind it, gives the City an unusually scenic and picturesque quality.
Thus, the Standards seek to address issues of building height and views of rooftops from
above as well as from below.
1 Introduction (cant.)
1.4 DesigD Distriets
The following three "Design Districts" have been established in the City of Wayzata, in order to
highlight distinct characteristics caused by location, geography and use.
. Lake Street District, extends along both sides of Lake Street from Circle Drive to west of
Fernda]e Road. Lake Street between Superior Boulevard and Ferndale embodies a "Main
Street" character: a pattern of buildings with narrow storefronts, occupied by distinct and
diverse uses, generally meeting the sidewalk and respecting the scale and character of the
buildings around them. ]n contrast, Lake Street east of Superior is dominated by large
suburban-style shopping centers, while the area west of Barry Avenue has been developed
with large single-use office buildings.
. Bluff District, includes all the land between Lake Street and Wayzata Boulevard, but
not the street frontage of either street, and is distinguished by its diversity of uses. It
contains small retail and office buildings, houses converted into offices, single-family,
attached and multifamily housing, parks and public institutions such as City Hall. The
most typical building type is the small single-family house, whether converted to an office
or remaining in residential use, set back from the sidewalk within a landscaped yard
(sometimes converted to parking). Typical one- to two-story "storefront" buildings are
also found on some blocks.
. Wayzata Boulevard District, includes all frontage parcels on both sides of Wayzata
Bou]evard from the eastern borders of Wayzata Trunk Highway 12 to Barry Avenue. The
eastern segment, from Highway 101 to Superior Boulevard, is a typical "commercial
strip," characterized by prominent signs, and office buildings with front-yard parking.
West of Superior Boulevard, wooded hillsides are dotted with offices, a school, small
apartment buildings and single-family homes.
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1.5 Applicability
The Standards apply to each of the Design Districts as noted herein for nonresidential and/or
multifamily developments. ]n areas outside of the specified Design Districts, the Standards
may be applied to any nonresidential andlor multifamily buildings or developments or any
Renovation of the same and the City will determine which District standards are applicable.
1.6 EDforceability
VlolatioD. Unless expressly provided otherwise, it shall be a misdemeanor for any person or
entity to violate any provision of the City Code including the Design Standards, any rule or
regulation adopted in pursuance of any such provision, or any order lawfully enforcing the City
Code or the Design Standards. The term "misdemeanor" is as defined in Minnesota Statutes
Section 609.02, subd.3. ]n addition to the prosecuting of a violation as a misdemeanor,
the City may separately, or in conjunction with the misdemeanor prosecution, bring an
action for specific performance to enforce any provisions of the City Code, including
the Design Standards, any rule or regulation adopted in pursuance of such provision, or
any order lawfully enforcing the City Code or the Design Standards.
2 Building Uses
1.1 All Districts - HORslug
Commentary
For all projects within commercially zoned
areas, housing is encouraged. The notion of
"living above the store" wa.,. very common
historically in small towns.
2.2 Lake Street District
All New Buildings within the Lake Street
District, fronting Lake Street, shall have
a minimum of rIfty percent (50%) Retail
Activities on the ground floor. *
* Retail activity is defined in the glossary
and that requirement is not amended by this
Section. The C-4B zoning district requires
Retail Activities occupy 100% of the ground
floor and that requirement is not amended
by these standards. Also in the C-4B
district the required retail/Service Activities
listed in Zoning Ordinance Section
801.80.20 continue to apply.
2.3 Bluff District
All new multi-story buildings, not zoned
residential, shall be developed with at least one
floor of residential use.
2.4 Wayzata Boulevard District
New Buildings shall be developed as
controlled by the existing zoning ordinances
of Wayzata (the "Zoning Ordinance").
Interesting roof
de5lgn. The
56t-l::>ack gal::>le
reduce!; the
56n5e of heIght.
Note the
!;Ignage.
Ea5Y to lmagme
a 56cond floor
apartment.
Ideal expo!;ure
for fU'5t floor
retail.
Note the VIne!;.
3 Building Scale and Character
3.1 All Districts
Commentary
Years ago most buildings in Wayzata were
built on small lots resulting in small buildings.
Smaller buildings are still desired, thus the
challenge/requirement for the applicant :\'
architect is to manipulate the envelope of his/
her design through massing, articulation of the
facade, repeated modules. detailing. material
changes and color to give the appearance of
a smaller scale building. A rigorous effort
should be made to achieve this objective.
3.2 Lake Street & Wayzata Blvd.
Commentary
The character of the building is typically
described via generally recognized styles
{Tudor}, dominant features [Mansard Roof]
or abstract ideas [quaint New England). In
many small towns throughout the country,
character is directly linked back to the idea
of regionalism where there is a distinct theme
or likeness about the town:~ architecture.
The existing character throughout Wayzata
sends mixed or inappropriate messages
and frequently offers few clues for our new
architecture. Surrounding buildings may not
be appropriate for impacting design.
3.3 Bluff District
Commentary
The Bluff District is an east-west seam running
through the central part of Wayzata, where
commercial intersects with residential. This
District presents our greatest design challenge
for defining the appropriate aesthetic.
Although the prevailing building style in
the Bluff Neighborhood is single:family
residential, there are situations where
commercial-style buildings dominate. The
applicant :" design should thoroughly study
the existing character and attempt to find
meaningful design clues from the surrounding
context. The applicant must form a strong
logic supporting the design of the building
based on the influences of the context.
All the bUIldings
on th.9 page are
In Wayzata. their
common theme
IS the,r small and
mode9t s,ze.
Good brick
detailing.
Notice the dark
ralhng does not
dominate the
facade.
Painted bnck 19
not Ideal.
Effective U!>tl of
awnIngs.
5hort two-story
bUilding.
The blvd, trees
are Important,
Good brick color.
51mple 5econdary
facade de51gn
rel)l1ng on
composItIon
and proportIon,
Ga5 meter and
tra n5fonner
9I10u Id be
h,dden,
51mple
inexpensive
remodehng to a
tired building.
Very nice
placement of
trees.
4 Building Recesses
4.1 Lake Street .. Wayzata Blvd.
In new construction, buildings sball be built
to the defined Sidewalk Line with small
recesses (minimum 8 feet deep x 16 feet
wide) to create landscaped courtyards, and
outdoor seating and gathering areas.
4.2 Bluff District - N/A
Good U5e of
plants.
Good use of
awmn<as,
Recessed entry
WIth mce U5e of
<alass flanlan<a the
door.
Good brIck color.
Also the Parapet
IS well detaIled.
The peaked
comer element IS
unnecessary, 't
detracts from the
store front.
Recessed comer
entry works well
prOVIdIng access
to two entnes.
Clear definItIon
of each level.
AgaIn It's easy
to Ima<a.ne an
apartment on the
second floor.
Good U5e of
awmn<as and
~"<ana<ae .
Deep rece55eS
In the facade
prOVIde an
opportunIty for
5eat.nq and rehef
from an extruded
store front wall.
51mple plan WIth
recessed entry
court. Not fond
of the 45 degree
shape. The tree
hned street IS
Important.
5 Buildinj! Width
S.l General - All Districts
Commentary
The intention is to reduce the scale of longer
facades.
5.2 New BuUdiags - All Districts
In order to reduce the scale of longer facades
and to eliminate the long horizontal expressions
of buildings, divisions or breaks in materials
shall be included (although materials should be
drawn from a common palette) and several of:
. Window bays
. Special treatment at entrances
. Subtle variations in roof lines and Parapet
detailing
. Awnings
. Building setbacks
. Repetitive increments
. Variation in roof lines
Also see Section 10 Gro."d Level
Express;o".
The Parapet color
IS too bnght.
Attracts too
much attention.
Decent attempt
to breaK down
the scale of a
larger bUIlding.
Nice chOice of
dark second
story comer
ralhng.
Good br,CK color,
Very successful
method to break
down the ma55111g
of a long facade.
N,ce chOice of
dark railIngs.
Another good
solution for
break.ng up the
long facade of
a townhome
prOJect.
Interesting
compan50n
between the
whIte and black
railings.
Good brIck color
and very subtle
bnck detalhng.
6 Upper Story Setbacks
6.1 General - All Districts
Commentary
The intent of the upper story setbacks is to
reduce the mass of taller / larger buildings in
order to create a sensitive pedestrian sea/e.
6.2 New Buildings - All Districts
Building height wi)) vary by zoning district.
Where three story buildings are permitted, the
third story must be recessed at least 10 feet from
all public facades of the second floor footprint
fronting on public rights of way.
The facade fronting on public rights-of-way
of every two and three story building, longer
than 60', must have a recessed second story of
approximately 25% of its length, setting back a
minimum of six feet from the face of the first
floor facade. The required third floor 10 foot
setback must also follow these second story
recesses.
ThiS bUilding IS a
good example of
stepp.ng back In
order to reduce
the mass.ng. There
.are however, .a few
Issues: The hghter
bnck color and
beige b.andlng tend
to attr.act
unnecessary
.attention and
lengthen the facade.
The ra.hng becomes
a dom.n.ate feature,
The metal roof.ng IS
too bnght. The eye
keeps w.andenng to
the upper levels.
The emphas.s should
be on the ground
floor,
These 5ketches
are correct
examples of
bu.ldlng
setbacIG.
7 Roof Design
7.1 Lake Street a.d Wayzata Blvd. District
Commentary
Flat roo/l' are strongly encouraged to reduce
massing; therefore. well detailed Parapets
become an important design feature. The City
expects authentic interpretations of traditional
Parapets.
7.1 Bluff District
Commentary
The applicant should study the surrounding
context and discuss his/her direction with
the Design Consultant and / or the staff to
determine the appropriate use of flat versus
sloped roo/l'.
7.3 All Districts - Reside.tial Uses
Roof garden terraces, arbors and other
structnres are acceptable if they meet the
following conditions:
. A maximum height of 10 feet above the
roof deck;
. A setback from all building facades
fronting a public street of at least 10 feet;
. Enclosed structures (i.e. stairs, elevators,
etc.), which are allowed for access
purposes only, shall not exceed 15% of the
roof area;
. Arbors or other open overhead structures
shall not exceed 35% of the roof area.
7.4 Roof Materials - Lake Street District
The Lake Street District requires slate,
untreated copper, prefinished metal (brown,
dark green, maroon) with a flat standing seam.
7.5 Roof Materials - Wayzata Blvd. aDd
Blurr District
Asphalt shingled roofs may also be allowed in
the Wayzata Blvd. and Bluff Districts.
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The ,ntent of
these photos 's
to prove that
flat roofs can I:>e
I:>eautlfully
deSigned and
they can I:>e
successfully used
on reSIdentIal
projects as well.
Cast metal Parapet
celel:>rates the top
of the I:>ulldmg.
Very Simple small
I:>uildmg WIth
Olcely detailed
wood Parapet.
Good paInt color.
Appealing brick
color and
favoral:>le that the
mortar '5 not a
domInant feature.
Great rooftop
ga rden terrace.
Very artIculated
rooftop.
Stone color
appealing.
8 Screening of Rooftop Equipment
8.1 All Dlstriets
All rooftop equipment shall be screened from
view from adjacent properties and pedestrian
view from adjacent sidewalks. Equipment
screens shall be weD-designed and detailed,
using dark colors.
If rooftop equipment is screened by the
building's Parapet, the Parapet must meet
building height limits.
Rooftop equipment shall be set back from any
Primary Facade that fronts a public street a
distance equal to at least I ~ times its height.
No enclosure shall be larger than 25% of
the roof area. Also the mechanical screening
is considered an equivalent of the rooftop
enclosures on the previous page. The size
of the mechanical enclosure will therefore
limit the remaining size of the garden rooftop
enclosure.
R.ooftop
equIpment
Incorporated
Into the rooftop
terrace-garden.
R.ooftop eGjulpment
hIdden WIthin the roof
5tructure,
5ketch of equIpment
placed back from the
public facade and
Incorporated Into the
de5lgn,
9 Facade Transparency
9.1 Commentary
All anodized aluminum window frames must be
dark bronze.
9.2 Lake Street District
No less than 50% of the ground level facade
fronting Lake Street and no less than 25% of
the ground level side or rear facade facing a
public right of way, parking area or open space
shall be transparent glass.
9.3 Bluff District
No less than 35% of ground level public
facades for commercial or office uses shall be
transparent glass
9.4 Wayzata Boulevard District
No less than 50% of the ground level facade
for commercial or office uses fronting Wayzata
Blvd. shall be transparent glass.
9.5 All Distrids - Glass CalculatioRs
The applicant must provide facade diagrams
with calculations of glass and solid surfaces.
Each of these
bUildings IS very
transparent on
the first level and
Ideal for reta.1.
The lower level
glass prOVIdes
great exposure
from three Sides.
The mortar
be<3,ns to
dominate the
bnck. Darker
mortar would be
better.
Very nice awnIng
and slgnage.
Very Simple
bUIlding. The
main feature IS
It'S transparency.
Bnght blue trim
may be too
strong.
10 G r 0 u n d Level E x pre s s ion
10.1 All Districts
In multi-story buildings, the ground floor shall
be distinguished from the floors above by the
use of at least three of the following elements:
. an intermediate Cornice line
. a difference in building materials or
detailing
. an offset in the facade
. an awning, trellis, loggia or arcade
. special window lintels
. brick/stone corbels
Another example
of a steel hntel
separatn,'3 the two
1loor5,
The awrl'"'3
become5 a strong
ardlltectural
devtce reduc."'3
the scale of the
facade.
These l:>u.ld.n'3S
clearly d.st!"'3u,sh
the ground floor
from the upper
floor,
Very eleqant
small bUlldlr1g.
Awn."'3 becomes
a dom.nant
deSign feature
that defme5 the
two level5.
Very elal:>orate
'3lass and metal
awnlr1g again
clearly defmlr1g
the lower level
from the upper
stones.
Notice the brICK
Farapet deta.hn'3.
Very well done.
The steel hntel
becomes a stron'3
d.lI1d."'3 element
separating the
two floor5.
Well done Win-
dow 51'3na'3e.
11 E n t r i e s
n.l All Districts
Commentary
Entries should he well-designed and detailed
as a unique element of each husiness.
Landscaping of entries with window boxes or
planters shall be used.
n.1 All Districts
The main entry must always face the primary
street at sidewalk grade.
Each one of
these entrIes .s
done very well
WIth respect to
color, slgnage,
lI'3htm'3, materIals
and det.llhng.
SImple use of
flowers.
Elegant gold
leaf letter.ng.
Very l:>eaut,ful
comp05.bon.
The lightIng
l:>reak5 down the
heIght of the
plel'!l. Excellent
detaIls.
Very nice wood
detall,ng and
use of color.
The entIre
comp05lt,on IS
well done.
12 B u i I din g Mat e ria I san d D eta i I s
11.1 General
Commentary
Applicants should study the surrounding
context of the neighborhood for positive
design influences and thoroughly discllss
this context with City staff Detail, scale,
craftsmanship, and material are the key
elements that create the City s phy.fical form.
11.1 All Dlstrid. - Materials
The following building materials and details
standards apply in all Design Districts:
Brick and Stone:
The primary (more than 50%) exterior opaqne
materials on each elevation, must be brick or
stone. The City has selected a number of brick
and stone options for devel_..~... to select from.
No polished stone is allowed.
All brick shall be modular, Roman or Norman
shapes.
The brick/stone facades shall be well detailed
and dimensionally designed in order to avoid
fractional cnts and odd pieces. All outside
brick corners must be full bricks (custom if
necessary), no mitering forming continuous
vertical joints.
The narrow face of an exposed stone bntt joint,
at corners, must be a minimum dimension of 2
inches. Mitered and quirked stone corners are
also acceptable.
Brick Joints:
The mortar for brick should be dark grey or
in the color range of the brick. All joints
must be concave or 'v' joint. No mortar is
allowed beyond the face of the brick. All brick
surfaces mnst be thoroughly cleaned of excess
mortar before the certificate of occupancy is
issued.
All brick walls must be properly built to avoid
eftlorescence (chalky white film that forms
on the brick surface). The applicant will be
required to correct all brick walls that have
this problem.
Stone Joints:
Stone joints shall be no larger than IA inch.
Very SImple
Parapet.
Interestmg
combination of
brick and stone.
The mortar '5 a
b,t stron<;).
Excellent brick
and stone
deulIlin'ij.
NotIce that the
bnck steps out
at the bottom
five courses,
The mortar
15 VIrtually
InVISible.
The metal
awmn'ij recalls a
warehouse type
awnln'ij. ThiS
particular desIgn
IS not well
detailed, but
the Idea could
be acceptable
If It were more
delicate,
Good use of
stone and
bnck. The stone
estabhshes a
strong base for
the bUlldmg to
Sit on.
12
Building Materials and Details
(cont.)
Secondary Opaque Surfaces:
Only the following materials may be used:
. Stone
. Cast stone
. Wood shingles (cedar shingles 6 inch
maximum exposure)
. Lapsiding cedar or redwood (6 inch
maximum width)
. Tongue & Groove paneling cedar or
redwood (6 inch maximum width, no
diagonal siding)
. Copper (untreated)
. Stucco and EFIS are acceptable, but can
only be 15% of the opaque materials on
any single elevation. Acceptable stucco
EFIS colors are provided by the City.
Accent Materials:
Only the following materials can be used for
Cornices, bases, and decorative accent trims:
. Stone (not polished)
. Cast stone
. Copper (untreated)
. Rock faced stone
. Aluminum or painted steel structural
shapes
. Wood trim, mitered outside corners,
premium grade (cedar, redwood,
mahogany, teak)
Sills and Lintels
Traditionally, window and door openings were
accented with decorative sills and/or lintels.
Acceptable Sill materials are:
. Stone (Rock faced stone)
(rock-faced block allowable only at
ground floor sill)
. Brick
Acceptable Lintel materials are:
. Stone (smooth or rock face, no rock face
block)
. Brick
. Aluminum or painted steel structural
shapes
NIce bnck color
above the wood
entry ,
BeautIful wOOGl
detalhng at the
ground level.
Good color and
5lgnaqe.
I ntere5tlng roof
fonn5.
NIce combinatIon
of wood 5hlngle
Siding and bnck.
5ubtle but
effectIve bnck
det.;llhng.
BeautIful brick
detalhng. The
mortar 15
5ubordlnate to
the bnck.
NIce U5e of stone
accents.
12
Building Materials and Details
(cont.)
Parapets, Flashing, Capfug:
Commentary
The tops (~r buildings historically were very
important to their character. Their detailing
was elaborate and inspiring. We expect the
same detailing for dentils, brackets, banding,
projections. overhangs, etc.
The following materials are approved: copper
(untreated), brick, stone, cast stone, and wood
(premium grade cedar, redwood mahogany,
teak).
Pretmished painted metals may only be used
as a standard Parapet coping with a maximum
exposed edge of 5 inches. This material must
be detailed and installed properly to minimize
"oil canning."
Awnings:
Awnings must be heavy canvas fabric. Dark
solid colors are required (i.e. dark brown, navy
blue, black, maroon, dark green, red).
Highly detailed I ornate metal and I or glass
awnings will be considered.
Backlit awnings are prohibited.
Awnings with graphic material must be
approved via the sign permit process.
See Photo in Section 1..
Balcouies:
Balconies must be usable space. Fake or
unusable balconies are prohibited. All
balconies must remain within the property line.
Metal railings with thin members painted dark,
or glass panels are alJowed.
Glass:
Glass shall not be mirrored, reflective or
darkened. Slight green, bronze and grey
tints are acceptable. Spandrel glass does not
qualify towards the transparency requirements.
Door Systems:
Main entry doors sha]] be primarily glass. If,
for unusual security reasons, glass doors are
not possible, they sha]] be we]] detailed.
Very well
detailed bnck
Parapet.
T radlttonal
aWning WIth very
51mple 5lgnage.
Thl5 bUIldIng tnes
to capture a
tradItIonal theme,
but fal15 In the
Important
detalhng that
dI5tt"'3u'5he5
contemporary
p5eudo
tradlttonah5m
from the authentiC
craft5man5hlp
we' re trying
to estabh5h In
Wayzata.
EFI5 Parapet,
fake balcome5
and large EFI5
5U rface5 w.th
no detailing are
unacceptable.
The entry
15 clearly
d.5t'"'3U15hed
from the
remaIning
facade,
13 C 0 lor
13.1 All Distrids
Commentary
The City wants to create an overall aesthetic
of compatible architecture where the buildings
blend together at the macro scale.
Individual character should be defined via
the architectural detail~', up close. From
the lake, for example, no building should
visually dominate. The objedive is to eliminate
the overpowering individual buildings.
Furthermore, the City wants to create
architecture that enhances, not detracts from,
the natural landscape.
With respect to color. it is important to note
that light colors dominate while darker colors
recede.
Dark colored roofing materials reduce glare
and diminish the .\'ense of a buildings height.
Brighter accent colors for doors are
acceptable. (See bottom photo in Section 11.)
Good use of
color on all
surfaces. The
second level
WIndow tnm
dIffers from the
fIrst floor retaIl
tnm and the
entry doors .ore
hltijhll<dhted .
Second floor
WIndow tnm
d.orl<er .
The sloped
roof d0e5 not
domInate,
The WIndow trIm
becomes the
accent color.
Very slmF'le
but effectIve
slgnage.
The dark. rallmgs
do not domInate
the facade.
Very SImple
color scheme.
The dark WIndow
tnm blends WIth
the glass and
creates SImple
openings. The
mortar does not
domInate the
facade.
ThIS buIldIng
becomes a bIt
heaVIer WIth the
very dark. store
front color
and the heavy
Cornice.
But thIS IS a
very eleg.ont
deSIgn WIth
Ideal fIrst floor
transparency for
retall and a nice
second floor
apartment.
14 F ran chi seA r chi tee t u r e
14.1 All Districts
Franchise businesses with standardized
architecture and signage (building design that
is trademarked or identified with a particular
chain or corporation and is repetitive in
nature), shall comply with these Design
Standards.
Aggressive and bright signage must be altered
and scaled down to meet the intentions of these
standards.
McDonald's
has done a
respectable Job
to fInd a deSIgn
that fits thIS
commmty, theIr
corporate
logo IS scaled
down to a
SImple
Monument Sign,
There 15 not a
Single element
on thIS facade
that woulGl be
acceptable .n
Wayzata.
Wendy's has
done a nice Job
WIth thIS des.gn.
The bnck color
and the accent
tnm are good.
The Monument
SIgn would need
to delete the
round logo.
15 Walle way s
15.1 Lake Street Distrid
Continuous sidewalks at least 12 feet in
width shall be provided along all public street
frontages (to allow six feet for passage and six
feet for tree plantings).
Lighted sidewalks shall extend between rear or
side parking areas and building entrances.
Approved boulevard trees, planted in sidewalk
areas, shall be located at a minimum distance
of twenty-six feet on center from each other.
Buildings with street frontage exceeding fifty
feet shall have at least one bench.
The sidewalk surfaces shall match the exposed
aggregatefbrick accent sidewalks on Lake St.
15.2 Bluff District
Continuous sidewalks at least 5 feet in width
shall be provided along all public street
frontages.
The street grid shall be maintained and
extended wherever possible.
Where the street grid is interrupted by steep
slopes or other topographic variations,
walkways or stairways shall be built to
maintain pedestrian continuity.
15.3 Wayzata Boulevard Distrid
Continuous sidewalks at least 6 feet in width
shall be provided along Wayzata Boulevard.
Lighted sidewalks shall extend between rear or
side parking areas and building entrances.
Beautiful intimate
landscaF'ed
s,dewalk. Very
s,mf'le U5e of
landscaF"nq.
Pocket F'ark ,n
Wayzata. 5,mF'le
use of F'lanters.
benches and
trees.
Good use of
f10Wer5, The
boulevard trees
use mulch not
tree qrates. We
have found that
the qrates create
too much heat
and retard the
qrowth of the
trees.
S"TlF'le s,dewalk
landscaF',nq.
The key element
,s mak,nq the
s,dewalk WIde
enouqh for
F'lantlnqs and
f'Cdestnans,
16 Lan d sea pin g
16.1 All Districts
The use of window boxes, hanging flower
baskets, vines and/or other seasonal
landscaping is required. Window boxes,
hanging baskets and planters shall be used
around entries. Vines shall be used to cover
expansive blank walls. Streetscaping shall
include at least three of the following:
boulevard species trees, exposed aggregate
sidewalks with brick accents, street lights,
benches and flowers.
16.2 Lake Street Dlstrid
The established Lake Street landscape
treatments shall be followed. The landscape
treatment specifications are located in the
Wayzata Engineering Guidelines as set forth in
Wayzata City Code. Exposed aggregate with
brick accent sidewalks shall be required.
16.3 Bluff &. Wayzata Blvd. District
Street trees shaH be planted within a
landscaped boulevard at least six feet wide,
spaced no more than 30 feet apart.
Beautlf\Jlly
landscaped
InterIOr
walk.way.
Flowel"5 are a very
mportant
SIgnature In
Wayzata.
We :;ltrongly
encourage owners
to Incorporate
them Into theIr
desIgns
Great U!le of
flowers and
Vlne:;l around the
entry .
The flowers
bn"'3 color to a
SImple entry.
The vines add .iI
sense of age to
thIS facade and
they help soften
the two story
wall.
Notice that
the dart
ralhng VIrtually
disappears In
thl:;l photo.
17 Parking Lot Landscaping
17.1 All Distrids
A landscaped buffer strip at least 6 feet wide
shall be provided between all parking areas
and the sidewalk or street. The buffer strip
shall consist of shade trees at maximum
intervals of 30 feet and a decorative fence,
masonry wall or hedge. A solid waIl or dense
hedge shall be no less than three feet and no
more than 4 feet in height.
Example of the
5treetscape
alon'1l the west
end of Lake
5treet.
18 Sur f ace Par kin g & B icy c I e Par kin g
18.1 All Districts
Off-street parking shall be located to the rear
of buildings whenever possible. The exception
is when parking must be located in a side
yard adjacent to the building and fronting the
street, a landscaped buffer must be provided
(see "Parking Lot LaDdscaping", Section 17).
The street frontage occupied by parking shall
not exceed 60 feet per property. Side-by-side
parking lots created by two separate property
owners and/or buildings creating a parking
area longer than 60 feet, are prohibited. except
where a heavily landscaped buffer of at least
20 feet wide completely separates both lots.
Front yard parking is prohibited. On comer
lots, buildings shall be located at comers.
There will be no comer parking.
18.2 Bluff District
Rear yard surface parking shall be used if
reasonably possible.
Side yard parking shall not extend beyond front
yard facade of the building or the front yard
setback, which ever is greater.
18.3 Bicycle ParU.g - All Districts
Commercial developments requiring more than
20 parking spaces shall provide at least four
bicycle parking spaces in a convenient, visible,
preferably sheltered location. Bicycle racks
shall conform to City standards.
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It IS very
Important that
the5e part(.1r1g lot
arrangements
proV1oe adequate
Sight lines for
the peaestrlans
ana the dnvers
to clearly see
each other as
vehicles cross
the Sidewalk
exiting the
parking lot.
19 Par kin g S t rue t u res
19.1 All Districts
Parking structures should comply with all
Design Standards for nOlllCsidential buildings
and shall also meet the following standards:
· The ground floor facade abutting any
public street or walkway shall be
designed and architecturally detailed like
other commercial or office buildings;
. The design shall ensure that sloped floors
do not dominate the appearance of the
facade;
. Windows or openings shall echo those of
surrounding buildings;
. Vines and other significant landscaping
shall be used to soften the design.
19.2 Lake Street District
If any part of a parking structure abuts Lake
Street, that entire portion of the ground floor
facade shall be occupied by at least 50% retail
plus commercial or office uses, extending to a
depth of at least 30 feet.
Top decks of parking structures, visible from
ground level of residential properties shan
be designed with trellises and landscaping
sufficient to screen at least 50% of the visible
area.
20 S i g n s
10.1 All Districts
Signs shan be architectnraIly compatible with
the style, composition, materials, colors and
details of the building, and with other signs on
nearby buildings. Signs shan be an integral
part of the building and site design.
A sign program shall be developed for
buildings which house more than one business.
Signs need not match, but shall be compatible
with one another.
Franchise or national chains must comply with
these standards to create signs sensitive to its
context.
When internally illuminated signs are
proposed, only the text and/or logo portion of
the message may be illuminated. Illuminated
signs must be sensitive to the location.
Backlighting of fabric awnings is prohibited.
Sign Loution:
Wall Signs on a storefront-type building shall
generally be placed within a "sign band"
immediately above the storefront. Wan or
Roof Signs on other buildings shan be placed
where they do not obscure architectural
features.
Sign Materials:
Sign materials shan be consistent or
compatible with the original construction
materials and architectural style of the building
facade on which they are to be displayed.
Natural materials such as wood and metal are
appropriate. Neon signs may be appropriate
for windows.
Sign Types:
Wayzata defines the fonowing sign types,
among others, in the Zoning Ordinance (see
Glossary for deimitions)
. Awning, Canopy or Marquee Signs
. Free-standing signs
. Ground, low-profile or Monument Signs
. Projecting Signs
. Pylon Signs (prohibited)
. Roof Signs
. Wall Signs
Great Wall 5'gn.
5'gnage
becomes an
Integral part
of the entry
ae5lgn.
AWning aoubles
as entry canopy
anc::l s'gnage.
ThiS Sign seems
very appropr,ate
for the name of
the store.
Very Simple ana
unaer"5tatea
s"~n mounted
on the corner of
the bu,lalOg.
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Siflns
(conL)
20.2 Lake Street District
Allowed SigD Types:
. Awning, Canopy or Marquee Signs
. Wall Signs
. Monument or Ground Signs
· Projecting Signs
. Window Signs (small accent signs)
. Roof Signs (on pitched-roof buildings
located below the peak of the root)
20.3 Wayzata BODlevard District
Allowed Sip Types:
. Wall Signs
. Awning Signs
. Monument or Ground Signs
Low-profile Ground Signs or Monument
Signs are encouraged for highway-oriented
commercial uses such as restaunmts and
gas stations. Sign materials, colors and
architectural detailing shall be similar to those
of the principal building. External illumination
of signs is permitted.
Awning materials see Section 12.
20.4 Bluff District
Allowed Sigu Types:
. Wan, awning or Projecting Signs (for
Storefront Buildings at the street line)
A Roof Sign that does not project
above the peak of the roof may be
used in place of a Wall Sign on
pitched-roof buildings.
. Free-standing, ground or Monument Signs
(for buildings with front yards)
Vesy unusual
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shows tjreat
creatMty,
NIce use of com-
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and Wmdow
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too domInant. A
darker trIm would
be better.
21 Par k ; n g Lot and B u i I din g L i g h tin g
21.1 All Districts
In order to reduce glare through appropriate
lighting design, parting lot lighting shall be in
scale with its surronudings.
. Cutoff fixtures shall be located below the
mature height of trees located in parking
lot island. This will prevent ambient
"glow" or light pollution from large
developments.
. Pedestrian-scale lighting, not exceeding
13 feet in height, shall be located on
walkways and adjacent to store entrances.
(City light standard to be used on all
public streets.)
. Lighting fixtures shall be compatible with
the architecture of the building.
. Lights attached to buildings shall be
screened by the building's architectural
features to eliminate glare to adjacent
properties.
. All lighting fixtures shall be compatible
with the City Code Section 801.16.6 as it
relates to glare.
22 Pre s e n tat ion R e qui rem e n t s
The applicant must first meet with the City's
Design Consultant and I or the City Planner.
This meeting is initiated by the applicant
and scheduled by the City Planner. It should
take place early in the process. Meeting with
the City Planner I Design Consultant is a
prerequisite to the au, '. L'al of a permit and
other City approvals. Window trIm color
The City Planner I Design Consultant will
The presentations are essential to help the
City understand the de.yign of each building it
reviews, and the applicant should seek to assist
the City .\'taff throughout the approval process.
11.1 Presentation R.equlrements
Presentation to the Planning Commission and
City Council will focus on design. The City
staff will be responsible for reviewing the
technical/engineering requirements.
In addition to the general, technical and
administrative submittal requirements outlined
in the Zoning Ordinance, applicants shall
provide the following design information:
. Colored Illustrative Site Plan
. Illustrated Landscape Plan (this can be
incorporated into the Site Plan)
All images shall depict landscaping
at five years' growth.
. Samples of all exterior materials
including (but not limited to):
- brick mortar color
- glass samples
- window frame color
. Accurately colored and detailed three-
dimensional computer images from at
least two vantage points.
. For small projects where the design
changes mainly focus on a street facade,
the computer images may be waived.
. Colored building elevations of all facades
(1/8" scale min.) The applicant must
also include the adjacent buildings in the
elevations. The Planning Commission
and City Conncil must accurately see
the scale of adjacent buildings and
landscaping.
. Any project exceeding two million
dollar construction costs shall require an
accurate detail massing model, clearly
demonstrating scale with respect to
adjacent buildings.
11.1 Applicant's Pre-Deslgn Meeting
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Presentation Requirements
(cont.)
review the Standards with the applicant and
define the presentation requirements. The City
Planner will thoroughly explain the process and
submittal deadlines.
The applicant may schedule additional
meetings with the City Planner I Design
Consultant as needed during the design
process. The City Planner / Design Consultant
will attend any applicable meetings and
provide his/her comments.
The comments will be given significant weight
by the City during the review process with the
applicant.
22.3 Fiul Review-Daig. Critique
The applicant will schedule a Imal review with
the Design Consultant, from which the Design
Consultant will prepare a "Design Critique"
to be used by the Planning Commission. This
"Critique" will provide a detailed review of the
design with respect to the Design Standards.
These computer
Images clearly
show the before
and after Impact
of the bUIlding.
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Important for the
approval of the
des'gn,
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23 D e v i II t i 0 "s fro III the Des i g n S t II n d II r d s
23.1 Devl.tioDS from t.e Deslg.
St.Dd.rds-AlI Distrids
A) The variance standards set forth in the
Wayzata Zoning Ordmance, SeetioD 801.05
of the City Code, must be met in order
to deviate from SectioD 8 (ScreeDiDg
of Rooftop EqnipmeDt) of the Desigu
Standards.
B) A deviation from any other sections
of the Design Standards shall require a
determination by the City Council (after
considering the Planning Commission's
recommendation) that the negative impact
of such deviation is outweighed by one or
more of the following faetors:
1. The extent to which the project advances
specific policies and .,". ,;SiODS of the
City's Comprehensive Plaa;
2. The extent to which the deviation permits
greater conformity with other standards,
commentaries and examples set forth
herein and with all other Zoning Ordinaace
standards;
3. The effect of the project (either negative
or positive) on the area in which the
project is proposed;
4. The deviation would alleviate undue
burden, taking into account current
leasing, housing, commercial or other
market conditions;
5. The proposed deviatioD accommodates
future possible nses contemplated by these
Design Standards the Zoning Ordinance,
andlor the Comprehensive Plaa;
6. The structure has received Dational, state
or local historic desiguation; and
7. The project is the remodelmg of a building
which largely otherwise conforms to the
Design Standards.
23.2 Commentaries
Certain Sections herein are noted as
commentaries, italicized and highlighted in
blue. Such sections are discnssion points to
be used as guidance only and shall not be
considered binding obligations.
23.3 CODflld wit II Zo.i.g Ordi...ce
To the extent there is a conflict bel..,...... these
Design Standards and the Zoning Ordinance
or any section of the City Code, the stricter
standard shall apply.
Glossary
Arbor: A rooftop or ....""J~,. structure which provides shade.
Arcade: A roofed passageway, usually with shops on one or
both sides.
BulldlDI Fr.utale: The front facade of a building, typically
abutting the sidewalk_
Cornice: Any projming ornamental molding along the top
of a building or wall.
Eaves: The und ....", J of a sloping roof overhanging a wall.
EFIS (Exterior WDisIt "s1llad.. System): A coating of
cementitious, stucc:c.-Iike material.
Franchise Arehltedllre: Building design that is trademarked
or identified with a particular chain or c.... .....tion.
Inno BalldlDI: A New Building sited between two existing
buildings.
Jambo Brldt: Brick that is ovet'Sized, usually 4 inches tall
by 12 inches long.
New Bulldlnl: In addition to actual New Buildings, the
term "New Building" shall include any expansion of an
existing building that equals or exceeds 50 percent of the
original building's noor area and shall also include buildings
which are the subject of any material and comprehensive
Renovation.
Parapet: Decorative top of a building.
Pitched Roofs:
-Oable Roof: A pitched roof with a central ridge line and
vertical wall ends.
-Oa.brel R_f: A roof with a double pitch terminating in a
small gable at the ridge.
-Hip Roof: A pitched roof with sloped instead of vertical
ends.
-Mallsarll Roof: A pitched roof having a double slope, the
lower pitch being longer and steeper than the upper.
PrbDary Facade: The facade fronting a public street. In
the case of comer buildings, the Primary Facade fronts both
streets.
Renovatiou: 1) Any exterior remodeling andlor site
alteration with a value of $5,000 or more to any existing
commercial, office, multi-family or institutional building or
structure; or 2) any exterior remodeling that clearly alters
the appearance of such a building or structure, including
change in exterior paint color or material.
Retail Activities: Include any "pedestrian-oriented use,"
such as retail stores, drug stores, groceries, and apparel
Service Activities: Include all Retail Activities and all
activities that are intended to be pedestrian attracting in
nature, such as shoe repair shops, cleaning establishments,
floral shops, beautylbarber shops, art galleries, travel
agencies, theaters, restaurants, and specialty food shops.
Commercial Adivitles: Include all Retail Activities,
Service Activities, professional services, general office,
finance, insurance, real estate, recreation activities, and
hotels.
Sidewalk Line: The outer edge of the sidewalk, where the
front facade of a Storefront Building is typically located.
Sign Types
oAwlIing, C.nopy or M.rqllltlt Sign: A sign that is
permanently or semi-permanently affixed to an awning,
canopy, marquee or other similar device.
oFrltltst.nding Sign: A self-supporting sign affixed to a
free-standing frame structure not attached to a building.
oMonllment or Orollnd Sign: A sign not supported by
exposed posts or poles which is architecturally designed
and located directly at grade, and where the base width
dimension is 50% or more of the greatest width of the
sign.
oProjltcting Sign: Any sign which projects more than twelve
inches from the front edge of a roof structure and/or
building facade.
oPylon Sign: A sign supported by a column-type structure
that is set firmly in or below ground surface and finished
in a material consistent with the sign.
oRoof Sign: A sign erected upon or against a sloping roof,
but not extending above or beyond the roof-line
oW.1I Sign: A single-faced sign attached to or painted on an
exterior wall of a building, parallel to the building wall,
and which does not project more than twelve inches from
the plane of the building.
oWindow Sig,,: A sign that is placed inside a window
or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from
the exterior of the window. This does not include
merchandise or window displays.
Streetscape: The public right-of-way, usually occupied by
the street, boulevard, sidewalk etc.
Storefront Building: A commercial building located at the
street line, with display windows and principal entry on the
ground floor facing the sidewalk.
Storefront Buildings typically include traditional elements
such as a sign band above the storefront, a transom, a
recessed entry and a kickplate as a base to the storefront.
Traditional Building: Typically, a one or two-story
Storefront Building, as defined above. Other buildings may
be considered traditional for the purpose of these standards
based on their age, architectural character, or associations
with persons or events important to the City's history.